used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I have done a great many reckless things.
Ah
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From this reading Ah yes, I have scruples; every one has, you even, if one knew where to look for them.’
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading I am a reckless woman altogether, and have not cared what became of me for many a long day: but I have never done anything like that.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am a reckless woman altogether, and have not cared what became of me for many a long day: but I have never done anything like that.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I am a reckless woman altogether, and have not cared what became of me for many a long day: but I have never done anything like that.
any thing at all
From this reading I am a reckless woman altogether, and have not cared what became of me for many a long day: but I have never done anything like that.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ‘It was you,’ said Mrs. Swinford, ‘who made the suggestion at the first.’
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading I am a reckless woman altogether, and have not cared what became of me for many a long day: but I have never done anything like that.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading ‘It is better not to go too far.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I am a reckless woman altogether, and have not cared what became of me for many a long day: but I have never done anything like that.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading I am a reckless woman altogether, and have not cared what became of me for many a long day: but I have never done anything like that.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading I am a reckless woman altogether, and have not cared what became of me for many a long day: but I have never done anything like that.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading I have done a great many reckless things.
divisible by two
From this reading Ah yes, I have scruples; every one has, you even, if one knew where to look for them.’
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Ah yes, I have scruples; every one has, you even, if one knew where to look for them.’
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading ‘It is better not to go too far.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading ‘It was you,’ said Mrs. Swinford, ‘who made the suggestion at the first.’
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I am a reckless woman altogether, and have not cared what became of me for many a long day: but I have never done anything like that.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading ‘It is better not to go too far.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading I have done a great many reckless things.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ah yes, I have scruples; every one has, you even, if one knew where to look for them.’
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have done a great many reckless things.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have done a great many reckless things.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Ah yes, I have scruples; every one has, you even, if one knew where to look for them.’
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ‘It is better not to go too far.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ‘It is better not to go too far.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Ah yes, I have scruples; every one has, you even, if one knew where to look for them.’
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I am a reckless woman altogether, and have not cared what became of me for many a long day: but I have never done anything like that.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading I am a reckless woman altogether, and have not cared what became of me for many a long day: but I have never done anything like that.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Ah yes, I have scruples; every one has, you even, if one knew where to look for them.’
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading ‘It was you,’ said Mrs. Swinford, ‘who made the suggestion at the first.’
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading I have done a great many reckless things.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I am a reckless woman altogether, and have not cared what became of me for many a long day: but I have never done anything like that.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading ‘It was you,’ said Mrs. Swinford, ‘who made the suggestion at the first.’
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I am a reckless woman altogether, and have not cared what became of me for many a long day: but I have never done anything like that.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading ‘It is better not to go too far.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I am a reckless woman altogether, and have not cared what became of me for many a long day: but I have never done anything like that.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Ah yes, I have scruples; every one has, you even, if one knew where to look for them.’
recklessadjectiveUS /ˈrekləs/
marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
From this reading I have done a great many reckless things.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading ‘It was you,’ said Mrs. Swinford, ‘who made the suggestion at the first.’
scruplesnounUS /ˈskruːpəlz/
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading Ah yes, I have scruples; every one has, you even, if one knew where to look for them.’
an idea that is suggested
From this reading ‘It was you,’ said Mrs. Swinford, ‘who made the suggestion at the first.’
Swinford
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From this reading ‘It was you,’ said Mrs. Swinford, ‘who made the suggestion at the first.’
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I am a reckless woman altogether, and have not cared what became of me for many a long day: but I have never done anything like that.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ‘It was you,’ said Mrs. Swinford, ‘who made the suggestion at the first.’
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Ah yes, I have scruples; every one has, you even, if one knew where to look for them.’
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading I have done a great many reckless things.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ‘It is better not to go too far.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading ‘It is better not to go too far.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ‘It was you,’ said Mrs. Swinford, ‘who made the suggestion at the first.’
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I am a reckless woman altogether, and have not cared what became of me for many a long day: but I have never done anything like that.
in or at the place that
From this reading Ah yes, I have scruples; every one has, you even, if one knew where to look for them.’
which person or people
From this reading ‘It was you,’ said Mrs. Swinford, ‘who made the suggestion at the first.’
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading I am a reckless woman altogether, and have not cared what became of me for many a long day: but I have never done anything like that.
an affirmative
From this reading Ah yes, I have scruples; every one has, you even, if one knew where to look for them.’
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Ah yes, I have scruples; every one has, you even, if one knew where to look for them.’
